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abrin

n.
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n. a very dangerous poison found in the seeds of a plant called the jequirity. It is much more powerful than many other poisons and can be deadly even in tiny amounts.

n. a potent protein toxin found in the seeds of the jequirity plant (Abrus precatorius). It is one of the most toxic substances known to science, with a lethal dose measured in micrograms.


SIMPLE

The seeds contain abrin, which is extremely dangerous to touch.

CONTEXTUAL

Scientists study abrin to understand how toxins can be neutralized before they enter the human bloodstream.

COMPLEX

While abrin is significantly more toxic than ricin, its molecular structure allows it to evade certain cellular defenses, making it a subject of intense interest in biochemical warfare research.

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